The Music Composition major builds on a strong foundation of music theory and gives extensive training in the creation of music in a wide variety of classical styles. This classical major is designed for students who wish to pursue graduate study in composition with the ultimate aim of university teaching and/or professional classical composition. *Each candidate must perform a vocal OR instrumental audition, as well as submit the below materials:

Two (2) scores and sound files of compositions or arrangements (do not have to be professionally recorded) which show current compositional activity.

Compositions or arrangements should be for contrasting media and of contrasting styles.

A repertory list of all student compositions with approximate dates completed should be submitted.